Anders Rundgren wrote: > If PKI cards can't be made to work like USB memory sticks (just > plug them in), there is something wrong because the complexity is > not that different.
Interesting comparison! I think the reason why USB memory works so different (better IMO) than USB PKI things is because of their respective legacy. USB Mass Storage builds upon SCSI, a protocol for rather large machines. USB PKI builds upon, eh, well, a serial port and a protocol for rather small machines. SCSI is a better fit than a serial port for a modern PC. But don't forget that it has taken quite a few years to get USB MSC to work. Also USB MSC has been able to benefit from many other developments. SATA for one. There is synergy. PKI is quite a niche in comparison. //Peter _______________________________________________ opensc-devel mailing list opensc-devel@lists.opensc-project.org http://www.opensc-project.org/mailman/listinfo/opensc-devel
